Writing and Crossfitting for a Purpose

I write because I want to reach others who might need that extra push and encouragement. I write because maybe one thing I say will stick with you, maybe one idea or suggestion will peak your interest, I write for a purpose.

Originally with this blog I thought I would start a new fitness endeavor, have enough time to get real results to be able to write about it. Then I would start something else, repeat, write, and stop. I’m not sure why I thought that was a good plan- if I start something and write about it trying to get you to become a believer and stop... why would you want to start?

That’s part of my growth throughout my experience with CrossFit. Yes, the physical results of losing weight are great and yes that is why some people start CrossFit. Even saying that though I shake my head “no” because the commitment it takes to even get through one workout is more than the commitment to lose weight.

Commitment is “the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc.”

Yes, I know that it takes dedication to lose weight, but is losing weight the commitment you are making to yourself for the rest of your life? My guess is no. You will learn what it takes to drop the weight, you will then maintain and be happy with your results. The commitment it takes to CrossFit is much deeper, and what you learn from CrossFit will last a long time.

When you start a new fitness adventure my suggestion is to do it for a different reason other than to solely lose weight.

Do it to support someone else, do it to get away from your daily stressors, do it to make friends, do it to learn, to strengthen your body and develop habits that you can take through the rest of your life. Incorporate fitness into your daily life to help someone else realize the benefits, to be a role model for kids growing up in our society where unhealthy habits are normal. Do it for yourself, do it for your dog- anything! Have a purpose other than to lose weight and I think the habit will form easier and results will therefore show.

I write for a purpose and I CrossFit for a purpose.

I CrossFit because it strengthens my mind as well as my body. I have mental strength to get me through rough days and I’ve learned that because of tough workouts like 14.5. I didn’t quit during that workout even though it hurt SO bad so why would I let myself quit at anything else? The mind is one of the most powerful things about the body. I know that strengthening my mind today will help me be mentally tough through any life situation.

I CrossFit for the physical strength. Now I can have more energy throughout my day to do other enjoyable things. I can go to CrossFit, go to class and focus much better, run with a friend, go to work, and do more activities during my day than before without being tired.

I CrossFit because in my opinion it’s heart healthy (and not in the way cheerios explains it.) It’s heart healthy because I see friends and strangers accomplishing great things literally everyday. It makes me happy seeing others succeed! I get motivation from their dedication to the sport, and it makes me love what I do even more. It fills my heart with joy meeting new people every week that turn into great friends within no time. I love seeing the couples at the gym strengthening their relationship through fitness. I love that the coaches LOVE to support and teach us! For some of the coaches this is their full time job, they do it as a career. I don’t know how else they can show that they love what they do more than doing it as a career. It’s heart healthy having other people go through the same difficult workout WITH YOU everyday! The top athletes struggle the same way we do, even though they make it look easy. Most importantly, it’s heart healthy to love and believe in yourself! That’s what CrossFit provides.

I write for a purpose and I CrossFit for a purpose, what is your purpose?